Nowata, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nowata, Nowata County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nowata?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Nowata forecast zone and Nowata County — the most common reported hazard around Nowata, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2012 · 3 deaths · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | May 2020 | Jul 1, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Nov 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Nowata forecast zone and Nowata County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nowata?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 36 miles south. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Nowata | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 36 mi south | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 121 mi southeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Nowata
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nowata, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 4, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 370 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on September 3, 1970.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Nowata's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Nowata radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nowata, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 36 miles south. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nowata?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nowata the lowest scan from KINX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nowata free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Nowata, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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